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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.10, 1,341.94 and 407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.10, 1,341.94 and 407.88 is: 611.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.10 : 1,341.94 = 407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.10/1,341.94 = 407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.10x = 1,341.94 × 407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.10x = 547,352.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,352.82/895.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.50

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